Consumer Unit Upgrades in East Sussex

Upgrade your fuseboard with clear advice from a local, NAPIT-registered electrician. Ansell Electrical provides consumer unit replacements for homes across Polegate, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey, Bexhill, Hastings and surrounding East Sussex areas.

Whether you are renovating, adding new circuits or concerned about an older fusebox, we assess your existing installation and explain the options before any work begins.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Fuseboard?

Your consumer unit distributes electricity to the circuits in your property and houses their protective devices. It is an important part of the installation, but its appearance alone cannot tell you whether the whole electrical system is safe.

An assessment is worth considering if you have an older fusebox, limited RCD protection, damage to the enclosure, recurring tripping, or plans for additional circuits. We check the condition of the installation and explain whether a replacement, repair or further investigation is appropriate. An older board does not automatically mean your property needs rewiring.

Protection Planned Around Your Property

A modern consumer unit can provide improved protection when correctly selected and installed. We discuss a suitable layout for your existing circuits and any planned additions.

• RCBO protection: combines residual-current and overcurrent protection on individual circuits, helping limit the effect of a circuit fault on other circuits.
• Surge protection: we assess the requirements for your installation and explain suitable options.
• Clear circuit labelling: makes the completed installation easier to understand and use.
• Future plans: we consider space and circuit requirements for renovations, EV charging and other electrical additions.

What to Expect From a Consumer Unit Upgrade

1. Initial assessment. We discuss your requirements and assess the existing circuits, earthing, bonding and supply arrangements.
2. A clear quotation. We set out the proposed consumer unit, protective devices and any additional work identified. The cost depends on the number of circuits, installation condition and work required.
3. Planned installation. We agree access and explain the expected power interruption so you can prepare.
4. Inspection and testing. We inspect and test the affected installation, label the circuits and provide the appropriate certification for the completed work.
5. Handover. We explain the controls and testing arrangements, and answer your questions.

Consumer Unit Replacements for Homes and Rental Properties

We work with homeowners and landlords who need practical advice on an existing fuseboard or electrical work identified during an inspection. Replacing a consumer unit does not repair every possible wiring fault: testing may identify additional work that needs to be addressed. We explain any findings and discuss the next steps with you.

If you are planning a wider refurbishment, see our full and partial rewiring services. For other projects, explore our electrical services.

Your Consumer Unit Questions

How much does a consumer unit replacement cost?

The price depends on the board size, protective devices, access and condition of the existing installation. Send a photograph of your fuseboard and tell us your location to start the quotation process. We confirm the scope and cost before starting.

Will the electricity be off during the work?

Yes, the supply needs to be isolated for the replacement. We discuss the likely interruption beforehand. Installation and testing time varies with the property and any additional work required.

Does a new consumer unit mean I need a rewire?

No. The condition and suitability of the existing wiring need to be assessed. Some installations can retain their circuits; others need repairs or further work before a replacement can be completed safely.

Do you cover my area?

We are based in Polegate and cover Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey, Bexhill, Hastings and surrounding East Sussex areas. Contact us with your postcode and a brief description of the work.